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Brooch
Sam Kramer (American, 1913–1964)
about 1950
Object Place: New York, New York
Medium/Technique
Silver, copper, semi-precious stones
Dimensions
Overall: 8.9 x 7.6 x 2.9 cm (3 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Daphne Farago Collection
Accession Number2006.297
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionSilver wire twisted and bent in form of abstract,face with red cabochon as "eye," copper loop as "mouth," and one moveable silver part set with a pale yellow cabochon, representing an "earring." Stones are possibly garnet and citrine.
Marks
"sterling" and artists mushroom stamp on rear
ProvenanceGansevoort Gallery; Daphne Farago, October 9, 1997 Daphne Farago; to MFA, 2006, gift of Daphne Farago.
Copyright© Estate of Sam Kramer